NPR Politics·3 min read·medium
Democratic socialism's next test is the Midwest
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Mara Liasson
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The Democratic Party is testing the electability of self-described democratic socialist candidates in Midwestern swing states. Recent primary results suggest that while these candidates are gaining influence, concerns about general election viability remain a priority for voters.
A democratic socialist narrowly lost Wisconsin's Democratic gubernatorial primary. But conversations with swing voters suggest voters may be more open to the "socialist" label than expected.
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